argila
a argila
clay
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How do you say argila in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce argila in Portuguese?
argila is pronounced /a aʁˈʒilɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A argila vermelha que encontramos é excelente para fazer cerâmica.
The red clay that we found is excellent for making pottery.
A argila úmida deve ser armazenada em um local fresco para permanecer moldável.
The damp clay should be stored in a cool place to remain moldable.
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Why is it feminine?
Argila is feminine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "argilla," which was already feminine in Latin and retained its gender through the Romance language evolution; the Latin feminine ending "-a" persisted in Portuguese as the standard feminine singular marker.
What is the Portuguese word for clay?
The Portuguese word for clay is a argila — feminine.
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